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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,423.97, 9,633.52 and 2,526.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,423.97, 9,633.52 and 2,526.25 is: 3,788.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,423.97 : 9,633.52 = 2,526.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,423.97/9,633.52 = 2,526.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,423.97x = 9,633.52 × 2,526.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,423.97x = 24,336,679.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,336,679.90/6,423.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.42

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